Filmfare Awards Marathi 2026 nominations have been announced.
The prestigious Black Lady returns to honour the finest talent in Marathi cinema, with a star‑studded evening that will bring together the industry’s brightest actors, filmmakers and technicians.
Date, venue and hosts
The ceremony will be held on August 6, according to the official list released on July 28, 2026. It will take place at the Sahara Star Hotel in Mumbai, a venue known for hosting high‑profile events. Hosting duties fall to two familiar faces: Amey Wagh and Siddharth Chandekar. Both have built reputations in Marathi film and television, and their presence adds a lively touch to the night.
Beyond presenting the awards, the hosts will guide the audience through performances and special segments, ensuring the celebration flows smoothly. The choice of Sahara Star Hotel underscores the event’s upscale profile, offering ample space for the glittering stage, media coverage and the gathering of industry insiders.
Nomination highlights across categories
Popular awards feature a diverse slate of films. In the Best Film category, titles such as "April May 99", "Ata Thambaycha Naay!", "Dashavatar", "Fussclass DabhaDe", "Jarann" and "Sthal – A Match" vie for the top honor. The Critics' Best Film list adds "Devmanus", "Gondhal", "Sabar Bondha", another entry for "Sthal – A Match", "Teen Paayancha Ghoda" and "Uttar".
Directorial talent is well represented, with Hemant Dhome nominated for "Fussclass DabhaDe", Jayant Digambar Somalkar for "Sthal – A Match", Rohan Mapuskar for "April May 99", Rushikesh K. Gupt e for "Jarann", Shivraj Waichal for "Ata Thambaycha Naay!" and Subodh Khanolkar for "Dashavatar". Acting categories showcase a range of performers: Amey Wagh and Siddharth Chandekar appear among the male leads, while Amruta Subhash, Hruta Durgule, Renuka Shahane and Sai Tamhankar contend for female leads. Supporting roles include Anuj Prabhu, Kishor Kadam, Samir Choughule and Anita Date Kelkar among others.
Music nominations round out the list, with albums such as "V Prafullachandra" (Dashavatar), Amitraj (Fussclass DabhaDe), Gulraj Singh (Aarpar) and the legendary Ilaiyaraaja (Gondhal) earning nods. Lyricists Guru Thakur, Jayant Somalkar, Jitendra Joshi, Kshitij Patwardhan and Manoj Yadav are recognised for their work on title tracks and theme songs. Playback singing sees Abhijeet Kosambi, Ajay Gogavale and others highlighted for their contributions to the nominated soundtracks.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Filmfare Awards Marathi 2026 nominations for Best Film?
Titles such as 'April May 99', 'Ata Thambaycha Naay!', 'Dashavatar', 'Fussclass DabhaDe', 'Jarann' and 'Sthal – A Match' vie for the top honor.
Who are the hosts of the Filmfare Awards Marathi 2026 ceremony?
The ceremony will be hosted by Amey Wagh and Siddharth Chandekar, both familiar faces in Marathi film and television.
When and where will the Filmfare Awards Marathi 2026 ceremony take place?
The ceremony will be held on August 6 at the Sahara Star Hotel in Mumbai.
